Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Rochdale. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Southend United and Rochdale are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Southend United and Rochdale are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Southend United start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.45
0-0Daniele Lumsdon makes a simple pass to Maarten Vreven. Maarten Vreven chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Loureiro. Guilherme Loureiro knocks the ball forward to Gudmundur Sverrisson. Gudmundur Sverrisson rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.33
0-0Wes Barrett hacks Daniele Lumsdon from behind! Wes Barrett is warned by the referee! Daniele Lumsdon runs off the knock.
9.39
0-0Patrick Watson makes a probing pass to Wes Barrett. Wes Barrett knocks in a cross ball towards Darius Carter. Darius Carter powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
10.35
Maarten Vreven takes it forward alone. Maarten Vreven lofts in a cross ball towards Gudmundur Sverrisson. Gudmundur Sverrisson heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.46
Maarten Vreven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henrique Wilson. Henrique Wilson goes all the way! Henrique Wilson shoots from just inside the box but somehow Richard Kirkland manages to keep it out.
15.24
0-0Patrick Watson kicks a strong pass forward to Darius Carter. Darius Carter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miel Dudilica who gathers it comfortably.
18.05
0-0Travis Young clumsily knocks into Eddie Oakes. Travis Young is shown the yellow card! Eddie Oakes runs off the knock.
20.48
Patrick Watson kicks a strong pass forward to Wes Barrett. Wes Barrett knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.36
Patrick Watson flicks the ball to his team mate, Darius Carter. Darius Carter whips in a cross ball towards Wes Barrett. Wes Barrett heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Miel Dudilica.
24.16
Niccolo Lloyd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Oakes. Eddie Oakes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Carter. Darius Carter whips in a cross ball towards Malcolm Milligan. Malcolm Milligan directs the ball goalwards with his head. Miel Dudilica easily smothers it.
26.43
Kouki Nakamura makes a simple pass to Maarten Vreven. Maarten Vreven chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Loureiro. Guilherme Loureiro shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.12
Travis Young takes it forward alone. Travis Young shoots from distance but somehow Richard Kirkland manages to keep it out.
38.20
1-0Syd Jess chips the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Milligan. Malcolm Milligan finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.53
Maarten Vreven barges into Syd Jess. Maarten Vreven is given a warning by the referee! Syd Jess stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.50
Travis Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guilherme Loureiro. Guilherme Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niccolo Lloyd.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Rochdale kick off and get the second half underway!
49.28
Gilles Robson makes a probing pass to Henrique Wilson. Henrique Wilson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guilherme Loureiro. Guilherme Loureiro takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.00
Gilles Robson makes a probing pass to Guilherme Loureiro. Guilherme Loureiro shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Richard Kirkland.
53.35
Patrick Watson makes a probing pass to Darius Carter. Darius Carter lofts in a cross ball towards Malcolm Milligan. Malcolm Milligan directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Miel Dudilica!
54.34
Rui Semedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Syd Jess. Syd Jess threads the ball through to Wes Barrett. Wes Barrett knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.48
Syd Jess flicks the ball to his team mate, Darius Carter. Darius Carter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kouki Nakamura.
60.34
Syd Jess flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Barrett. Wes Barrett plays a perfect one-two with Darius Carter and rushes in on goal... Wes Barrett tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
61.49
Daniele Lumsdon knocks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Robson. Gilles Robson knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Loureiro. Guilherme Loureiro threads the ball through to Gudmundur Sverrisson. Gudmundur Sverrisson shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.52
Patrick Watson kicks a strong pass forward to Darius Carter. Darius Carter threads the ball through to Wes Barrett. Wes Barrett shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
66.57
Emanuele Biancone passes the ball forward to Gilles Robson. Gilles Robson kicks a strong pass forward to Henrique Wilson. Henrique Wilson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.41
Syd Jess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Carter. Darius Carter shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.02
Eddie Oakes threads the ball through to Darius Carter. Darius Carter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felix Dachs.
72.44
Patrick Watson sees a break and surges forward. Patrick Watson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miel Dudilica who gathers it comfortably.
78.25
Gilles Robson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Loureiro. Guilherme Loureiro lofts in a cross ball towards Henrique Wilson. Henrique Wilson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.03
Gilles Robson flicks the ball to his team mate, Gudmundur Sverrisson. Gudmundur Sverrisson whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Loureiro. Guilherme Loureiro heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
84.43
Travis Young clumsily knocks into Eddie Oakes. Travis Young is given a warning by the referee! Eddie Oakes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.06
Niccolo Lloyd clumsily knocks into Henrique Wilson. Niccolo Lloyd is given a warning by the referee! Henrique Wilson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.4%
53.6%
Play Area
23.8%
48.8%
27.4%
Scorers